AirAsia's quarterly profit jumps 73% to MYR245.7 million

AirAsia posted a 73% leap in net profit to MYR245.7 million ($76.7 million) for its fiscal second quarter ended Dec. 31, from MYR142.1 million in the year-ago period, on a 43% lift in revenue to MYR632.7 million.
Operating profit (EBIT) jumped 77% to MYR154.9 million from MYR86.8 million. "This has indeed been a fantastic year for our airline, highlighted by robust growth, record profits, industry leading performance and award-winning standards," CEO Tony Fernandes said. "Our humble ...